Ask any Baton Rouge mom what she wants for her children, and health + wellness will be one of her first responses. Whether it’s the mental health of her teenagers, how much screen time to allow her toddlers or struggling with breastfeeding, moms simply want the best outcome for their children’s overall health.
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Dr. Jessica Chu.
Do You Need a Shot of Self-Confidence?
Let’s face it. Life isn’t always easy. We’re all under some kind of pressure. From school to work to home life, the struggle is real. In fact, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and stress can age us. While we may not want to admit it, our appearance can affect our self-esteem. In this digital age, applying a filter to smooth facial wrinkles, plump lips, or slim our jawlines can be satisfying and makes us feel more confident about ourselves. Studies have shown that getting Botox ® or facial fillers help people who suffer from depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.
Aging is...
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Every Mom's Guide to Molluscum
Molluscum is a very common rash seen in children. It is caused by a virus called molluscum contagiosum, and even though the name sounds scary, the rash is not dangerous. The molluscum rash looks like flesh-colored domes on the skin and often times has a dimple in the middle of the lesion. It is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact, which means the rash can occur almost anywhere on the body, but is most commonly seen on the trunk and around the knees and elbows. Molluscum does not hurt, but can be a little itchy, so it is not uncommon for kids to scratch at the...
I’m a law school student, and I’ve been spending a great deal of time around family law. This is a place where everyone has to give the person they are leaving a mental health diagnosis in order to justify pursuing a divorce. It seems like everyone has a narcissistic ex, even though only about 6% of our country’s population has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
This isn’t just an issue in family law.
People weaponize mental health terms in order to make themselves feel like “the right one,” the “good guy,” etc. Basically, we’ve all become that guy that says “That b**ch is crazy” about all of his exes, we’ve just found fancier words for it.
Which made me realize how...
Why We Have Sex (Almost) Everyday
Late last year, as New Year’s Eve was approaching, I read a post about a mom who committed to 30 consecutive days of sex with her husband. Whoa. Seriously?! 30 days? In a row?!
But as I thought about it, I realized that our sex life could definitely use a boost. I know I am not alone, and I've been reading about different ways to give your sex life an overhaul. (Spoiler alert :: read that link!) Between work, helping an elementary school kid with homework and chasing around a 3-year-old, our sex life had become almost non-existent. Sure, we did the deed every couple of weeks, but I was really only doing it out...
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This Book Will Save Your Sex Life
And I’m not even joking. Not even a little bit.
Please, if you are a cisgender woman (and even if you aren’t), do yourself a tremendous favor and READ. THIS. BOOK.
I’ll wait.
What book?!?
Oh, right. Sorry!
THIS BOOK:
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. was, at least for me, revolutionary.
Now, let me preface this by saying that my and my husband’s sex life doesn’t need saving. We maintain an open and honest dialogue and while we may have dips occasionally, it is quite healthy, thank you very much.
But, when...
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